Victor Montagliani has big plans for CONCACAF.
The Burnaby native was elected president of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) on Thursday, based on his four-pillar plan for the organization.
Montagliani proposed a focus on strategic planning for competitions and commercial enterprise, good governance, strong leadership and an increased investment in football first, through development and infrastructure.
As president, Montagliani will lead the direction for the confederation, based on the four pillars outlined in his campaign platform.
“I am truly honoured to have the confidence of CONCACAF’s members as we move into a new football first era for our confederation,” said Montagliani after the election in Mexico City. “Our members have voted in favour of reform, and I am committed to ensuring CONCACAF rebuilds its credibility with the football world and to position and ready the organization to deal effectively with the evolving global game.”
The vote was between Montagliani and Bermuda Football Association president Larry Mussenden.
Montagliani was recently re-elected for his second term as president of Canada Soccer. Before being elected president in May of 2012, the Simon Fraser University alum served as president of the British Columbia Soccer Association and as vice-president of Canada Soccer from 2005-2012.
“Today, we have taken an important step towards the future of one, united CONCACAF,” said Montagliani. “I welcome all CONCACAF members to join me in building one CONCACAF for the players and fans of the world’s greatest game.
“It is time to put football first.”
